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corvine

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cor·vine  (kôrvn, -vn)
adj.
Of, resembling, or characteristic of crows.
[Latin corvnus, from corvus, raven.]
corvine [ˈkɔːvaɪn]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) of, relating to, or resembling a crow
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) of, relating to, or belonging to the passerine bird family Corvidae, which includes the crows, raven, rook, jackdaw, magpies, and jays
[from Latin corvīnus raven-like, from corvus a raven]
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Adj.1.corvine - relating to or resembling a crow


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